My mouse spins in circles. Is it a health or behavior issue?

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I recently bought my mouse from the store and she doesn't stop going in clockwise circles. She'll stop to eat food, but then continues on her spin. I've isolated her just in case it could be infectious to my other mouse. Is it just behavioral or could it be a health concern? Pet's info: Small Animal | Mouse | Female | 1lb

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I would monitor her for a week or so for development of further signs and would have her checked by a vet, but if she seems otherwise healthy this sounds like a stereotypy which is a repeated behaviour.

My mouse spins in circles. Is it a health or behavior issue?

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